Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| DS Facebook Bulk Messages | Hextom | |
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| Metric | DS Facebook Bulk Messages | Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push |
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| Rating | 4.2 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 4 | ★ 263 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2023 | Sep 2018 |
Based on the data on this page, Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs DS Facebook Bulk Messages's 4.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: DS Facebook Bulk Messages at Free trial available, Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push has the larger user base (263 reviews vs 4), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. DS Facebook Bulk Messages's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — DS Facebook Bulk Messages's 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: DS Facebook Bulk Messages audit • Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push audit
| Keyword | DS Facebook Bulk Messages | Hextom |
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| push | Not ranked | #3 |
| web push | Not ranked | #6 |
| web push notifications | Not ranked | #15 |
| messenger | #35 | Not ranked |
| messenger agent | #50 | Not ranked |
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Both DS Facebook Bulk Messages and Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push offer paid plans only. DS Facebook Bulk Messages starts at Free trial available; Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 263 reviews) compared to DS Facebook Bulk Messages (4.2★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. DS Facebook Bulk Messages fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push has more onboarding documentation maturity (263 reviews vs 4), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
DS Facebook Bulk Messages typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (4 reviews). Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (263 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. DS Facebook Bulk Messages and Hextom: WhatsApp, SMS & Push both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from DS Facebook Bulk Messages" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
